Can your congregation say yes to these statements?
- Our church has a clear and concise goal in mind for its communications.
- Our church maximizes the use of its social media platforms.
- Our church’s website is easy to navigate and tells the congregation’s story
If you’re not sure about your congregation’ s responses to any of these statements you may want to schedule a communications workshop in 2017. Communications planning is an intentional process that looks at what each of your church’s audiences need to hear from you. Creating a strategic communications plan can be overwhelming, challenging and even frustrating. A sound communications plan is key to conveying your church’s message.
The daylong communications workshop, conducted by communications professionals on the Presbyterian Mission Agency staff, will provide tips and techniques to better reach your audience. We’ll offer insights and guidelines on creating a communications plan and you’ll learn proven techniques for enhancing your church’s website and using social media tools like Facebook and Twitter. The workshop also will include the “do’s and don’ts of media relations and “pitching” stories to your local media.
You’ll leave with tips that will make your congregation’s communications more effective and help increase your reach.
Click here to get more information and to schedule a workshop.
‘Keeping Faith’—Video Stories with Tony De La Rosa
Tony De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director of Presbyterian Mission Agency, has been communicating with leaders in the church through a short video digest, “Keeping Faith.” Each edition contains three short video stories that you may use in your digital publications. Click here to see the entire series.
Christmas Joy
Read the story and see the video that shows the hope of students from underserved communities reaching their full God-given potential— thanks to the work of PC(USA) racial-ethnic schools and colleges.
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Congregation Connected
Jesus was a great storyteller. He showed us that sharing a tale or a parable could stir hearts, win people over, inspire the lukewarm, and build up God’s realm on earth. And does the PC(USA) ever have great stories to share! Read more.